Match report

Lincoln Defeats Sunderland 2-0 in League One Clash

Lincoln
Lincoln
2–0
FT
Sunderland
Sunderland
May 19, 2021

Lincoln secured a vital 2-0 victory over Sunderland in League One, with goals from Tom Hopper and Billy Johnson. The victory was a significant boost for Lincoln as they aim to solidify their position in the league. Sunderland struggled to create clear-cut chances and were further hampered by early substitutions and a yellow card.

Key Facts

  • • Lincoln 2-0 Sunderland
  • • Tom Hopper scored the opening goal in the 51st minute
  • • Billy Johnson sealed the win with a goal in the 77th minute
  • • Lincoln's Lasse Vigen Brun was booked in the 72nd minute
  • • Sunderland's Liam O'Nien received a yellow card in the 61st minute

Lineups

Lincoln

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 21 Josef Bursik (G)
  • 2 Regan Poole (D)
  • 5 Adam Jackson (D)
  • 22 Timothy Eyoma (D)
  • 7 Adetayo Edun (D)
  • 20 Brennan Johnson (M)
  • 23 Liam Bridcutt (M)
  • 10 Jorge Grant (M)
  • 11 Anthony Scully (F)
  • 9 Tom Hopper (F)
  • 27 Morgan Rogers (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 Sam Long
  • 15 Cohen Bramall
  • 4 Lewis Montsma
  • 18 Conor McGrandles
  • 6 Max Sanders
  • 26 Harry Anderson
  • 19 Callum Morton

Sunderland

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Lee Burge (G)
  • 13 Luke O'Nien (D)
  • 5 Bailey Wright (D)
  • 3 Tom Flanagan (D)
  • 33 Denver Hume (D)
  • 6 Max Power (M)
  • 14 Josh Scowen (M)
  • 27 Jordan Jones (M)
  • 11 Lynden Gooch (M)
  • 28 Aiden McGeady (M)
  • 9 Charlie Wyke (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 Remi Matthews
  • 25 Callum McFadzean
  • 23 Grant Leadbitter
  • 26 Carl Winchester
  • 21 Jack Diamond
  • 7 Chris Maguire
  • 31 Ross Stewart

Timeline

  1. Sunderland
    11' Sunderland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. McFadzean · On: D. Hume
  2. Lincoln
    15' Lincoln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Montsma · On: Adam Jackson
  3. Lincoln
    51' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Hopper · Assist: L. Bridcutt
  4. Sunderland
    61' Sunderland Card · Yellow Card
    L. O'Nien
  5. Sunderland
    69' Sunderland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Stewart · On: Jordan Jones
  6. Sunderland
    69' Sunderland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Leadbitter · On: Max Power
  7. Lincoln
    72' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    L. Bridcutt
  8. Lincoln
    77' Lincoln Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Johnson
  9. Lincoln
    85' Lincoln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. McGrandles
  10. Lincoln
    86' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    Jorge Grant
  11. Lincoln
    90'+5 Lincoln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Harry Anderson · On: B. Johnson
  12. Sunderland
    90' Sunderland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jack Diamond · On: T. Flanagan

Match Stats

Stat Lincoln Sunderland
Fouls 18 22
Pass Accuracy 67% 80%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 18
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 288 416
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 2 7
Shots on Target 5 3
Shots off Target 7 8
Possession 40% 60%
Accurate Passes 193 334
Shots Inside Box 8 11
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 6 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lincoln took the lead in the 51st minute when Tom Hopper scored off an assist from Lasse Vigen Brun, shifting the momentum in their favor
  • ▸ Sunderland's Liam O'Nien was shown a yellow card in the 61st minute, which seemed to disrupt Sunderland's rhythm and allowed Lincoln to control the game more effectively